Global Medical Response acquires new Bell 407GXi
The rotorcraft is the first of a fleet of 24 currently scheduled for delivery under a contract signed last year
Air ambulance provider Global Medical Response (GMR) has acquired a new Bell 407GXi.
The helicopter offers cruise speeds of 246km/h, with a range of 624km, and will be used to further expand GMR’s air medical coverage.
The rotorcraft is the first of a series of 24 deliveries from manufacturer Bell Textron under a contract signed in November 2024. The contract included an initial order of 15 aircraft, with the option to purchase an additional nine.
“The addition of the Bell 407GXi to our fleet will enable our teams to continue to reach patients who need us and provide the critical care we’re known for – from urban centers to rural communities and even disaster zones,” said Daniel Sweeza, National President of Air Operations for GMR.
GMR was also recently confirmed as one of the launch operators for Airbus’s new H140 helicopter.
Oliver Cuenca
Oliver Cuenca is a Junior Editor at the Voyageur Group. He was previously a News and Features Journalist for the rail magazine IRJ until 2021, and studied MA Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University. His favourite helicopter is the AW169 – the workhorse of the UK air ambulance sector! He also led the creation of Waypoint: The AirMed&Rescue podcast, serving as its Production Editor and co-host.